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Old 01-18-16, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sluggo
The shifter on the seat tube of the Cattin activates the Sanyo generator mounted behind the BB. Sports-touring is not confined to daylight hours.

My Sanyo from the same period was very useful but had a short life. I believe they are still available, but I hope their bearings are sealed better than they were in the 80's.

Edit: Peter White says they were discontinued in 2012.

Oh cool, thanks for explaining that
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